Sesame, mint and feta pasta salad

January 29, 2013 (Last Updated: January 30, 2019)

Sesame, mint and feta pasta salad is a light and delicious addition to the lunch table. The fresh flavours make it a great accompaniment to any grilled fish dish.

Sesame, mint and feta pasta salad

Serves: 4 - 6
Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 375g fusilli pasta
  • 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil
  • 5ml (1 tsp) dried chilli flakes or 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • a handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped + extra to serve
  • 200g feta, crumbled
  • 45ml (3 tbsp) sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.

2

Combine the olive oil, chilli flakes, seasoning, zest and lemon juice, chopped mint, feta and 30ml (2 tbsp) of sesame seeds.

3

Mix well with the cooled pasta, adjust seasoning and spoon into serving bowls.

4

Scatter with remaining sesame seeds and fresh mint before serving.

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